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Dublin Castle
2 Dublin
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+353 1 407 0750
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Neighborhood :
City Centre
http://www.cbl.ie
Situated in the heart of the city center, the Chester Beatty Library is an art museum and library which houses the great collection of manuscripts, miniature paintings, prints, drawings, rare books and some decorative arts assembled by Sir Alfred Chester Beatty (1875-1968). His collection is now housed in Dublin Castle in a restored 18th century building with a modern purpose-built block attached. The Library was named Irish Museum of the Year and was recently awarded the title European Museum of the Year, a coveted international accolade in the museum world. The Library's exhibitions open a window on the artistic treasures of the great cultures and religions of the world. The rich collection from countries across Asia, the Middle East, North Africa and Europe offers visitors a visual feast. Egyptian papyrus texts, beautifully illuminated copies of the Qur'an, the Bible, European medieval and renaissance manuscripts are among the highlights of the collection. Turkish and Persian miniatures and striking Buddhist paintings are also on display, as are Chinese dragon robes and Japanese woodblock prints. In its diversity, the collection captures much of the richness of human creative expression from about 2700 BC to the present day. Admission is free.
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After you check out the beautiful manuscripts and religious books on display at the Chester Beatty Library, you can head on up to the top floor and reflect...
I was feeling a bit under the weather yesterday, self inflicted. I had spent the night before at a friends birthday party and they are all musicians so it...
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“Beautiful”
The quality and content of the Chester Beatty Library are remarkable. This is one place an entire family could enjoy spending a few hours. The ...
“One of the best exhibitions i have seen”
It is a very informative and fascinating exhibition including elements from many civilizations and giving a brief history of the printing techn...
“Great, hidden gem in Dublin--do not miss it!!”
This is wonderful, hidden gem in the old clock tower building behing Dublin Castle that has been modernized into a great museum/library housing...
“Felt like a secret!”
I have never seen anything like this in any of the big cities in the States. This man's collection of Eastern art is trememdous. We learned so ...
“wonderful”
Don't miss this museum. It's so nice. The exhibits and lectures are unique, and the setting is phenominal. The garden for Dublin Castle is righ...
“a great secret in a lovely setting”
If you are coming to Dublin and are even vaguely interested in museums, definitely make your way to this place. It's accessible through the ent...
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